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Topsoil Facts - Do You Know Your Topsoil?

You might like to think of yourself as being green-fingered, but do you know everything there is to know about topsoil? As a vital ingredient to ensuring healthy plants and gardens, topsoil is definitely worth knowing more about. In short, it is the upper fertile layer of soil and is sold by specialist suppliers across the UK.

So, let’s ‘unearth’ some more basic facts about topsoil.

  1. Topsoil is, in essence, the layer of soil on the surface and is generally 2-8 inches deep.
  2. It takes nature 500 years to make just an inch of topsoil.
  3. There are different grades of soil – economy, standard and premium.
  4. There are different substances found in topsoil, such as soluble salts, clay, sand and silt. Each one has a purpose,  but too much of one can be very harmful in the long-term.
  5. Don’t get confused with topsoil and subsoil – topsoil is soft whereas subsoil is hard.
  6. Topsoil is the main soil used in potting plants because of its health properties. It is commonly used when planting new seeds or grass as it helps to ensure they grow properly.
  7. There are multiple nutrients in topsoil, which is why it is great for plants.
  8. Like everything else in nature, topsoil suffers from erosion and this can be detrimental to further land growth. Scientists are working on preventing the erosion as much as possible.
  9. Of all the layers of soil, it is topsoil that is the most productive.
  10. It is estimated that ten tonnes of topsoil spread evenly over a hectare of land is actually only as thick as a one Euro coin.

Ultimately, if you know your topsoil then you know your garden and you can be sure that you’re doing the right thing for it. Choosing good quality topsoil is important as there are many poor topsoil products out there that won’t benefit your plants and garden, so be wary of buying your topsoil from a non-reputable supplier.

For the finest, award winning topsoil, choose Rolawn - the leading supplier of high-quality topsoil. You will find a full range to choose from and an easy online ordering process for peace of mind. If you wish to place your order over the phone, please call 0845 604 6060 or email info@rolawndirect.co.uk and we’ll respond as soon as possible.

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